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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C4 XXII - Kamara vs. Abner
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sadler lands a nice shot that snaps Mia's head back.
Mia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sadler tries to avoid it but Mia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sadler to the ground. Sadler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sadler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Mia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sadler tries to roll over but Mia keeps him under control.
Sadler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Sadler is defending well.
Sadler is looking for a sweep. Mia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadler is staying active underneath Mia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sadler wants to improve his position but Mia is controlling well.
Mia is keen to just control but Sadler is a slippery customer.
Sadler is concentrating on defense, preventing Mia from advancing position.
Sadler is trying to maintain the position but Mia is very close to passing his half guard.
Mia trying to mount his opponent but Sadler defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sadler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mia wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Sadler is positioning himself well to prevent Mia advancing to mount.
It looks like Mia is going to stand back up.
#ES2#
Sadler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mia is on him like a limpet, forcing Sadler back against the cage.
Mia fails to pull guard.
Mia is working for takedown but Sadler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sadler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadler cracks Mia with an open hand slap.
Sadler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sadler catches Mia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sadler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Sadler as Mia shoots in.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mia is just out of range.#T2#
Sadler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mia shoots in looking for a takedown but Sadler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sadler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mia. Mia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sadler lands a hook that stumbles Mia back into the cage. Sadler follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mia to the canvas! Sadler pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mia has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
Our winner, Jack Sadler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orsic tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gatsby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Orsic pushes Gatsby up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orsic prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gatsby tightens his grip and picks Orsic up, before dumping him to the ground. Orsic manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsic (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orsic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orsic wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatsby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (0) vs (5) Gatsby
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gatsby in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Orsic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Gatsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
8L 47 - Pope
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Nagashima rushes Fue Re and presses him up against the ropes.
Nagashima avoids a wild elbow strike from Fue Re.
Nagashima blocks an elbow strike.
Nagashima blocks the elbow strike.
Nagashima lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
A nice left hand lands by Nagashima.
Nagashima cracks Fue Re with a nice body shot.
Fue Re pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nagashima prevents Fue Re from breaking the clinch.
Fue Re misses with an elbow over the top.
Nagashima lands a nice knee to the body.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Nagashima.
Nagashima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Fue Re is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chai Son Fue Re has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Nagashima.
Fue Re looks winded!
Nagashima lands an elbow just above Fue Re 's eye.
Fue Re is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagashima finish him?
Fue Re is trying to force a seperation but Nagashima has the dominant position.
Nagashima lands an uppercut.
Nagashima lands with a light punch inside.
Fue Re looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagashima lands with a light punch inside.
Nagashima smacks Fue Re right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Fue Re goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Kazuhisa Nagashima!
A very excited looking Kazuhisa Nagashima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rushe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rushe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rushe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Rushe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale scoring well with a low kick there.
Rushe misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
Rushe misses with a low kick.
Rushe checks a low kick from Royale.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Royale.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rushe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale tries to bum rush Rushe with a series of wild strikes but Rushe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale wants to slow Rushe down by chopping away at his legs.
Royale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rushe counters with a straight right hand.
Royale fails to land with a series of punches.
Rushe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Royale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##CL2#
Royale drives through and clinches with Rushe against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Royale.
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale. #BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rushe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royale with a nice cross.
Royale avoids the body shot from Rushe.
Rushe sizes up Royale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rushe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royale scores with a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Rushe moves out of range easily.
Royale lands a jab to the head.
Royale lands a head kick. Rushe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Royale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Royale lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Royale has managed to clinch.
Rushe pushes off an throws an elbow but Royale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rushe lands an elbow inside that Royale shrugs off.
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Rushe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rushe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Royale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Royale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale.
Royale has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rushe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Royale can turn it around.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Royale.
Rushe swings wildly with an uppercut but Royale uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Royale blocking some punches.
Royale blocks an elbow strike from Rushe.
Rushe letting Royale take a breather here.
Rushe misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Rushe tries to clinch up but Royale circles away and keeps his distance.
Royale unleashes a big counter combination but Rushe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Royale throws a right hand that Rushe ducks under and follows up with a left that Rushe also avoids with ease.
Royale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
Royale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Royale throws a front kick aimed at Rushe's knee but Rushe avoids it well.
Rushe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Royale. Beautiful body shot.
Royale needs to keep his hands up - Rushe had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Royale keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Antoine Rushe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale connects with a body shot.
Royale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Royale with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe.
Royale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rushe or not.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
The referee calls for Royale to work.
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royale dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine Rushe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rushe staying out of range there.
Royale misses the jab.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Rushe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Royale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rushe misses with a looping right.
Rushe cracks Royale with an open hand slap.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale is looking to clinch.
Royale moves out of range of the leg kick from Rushe.
Rushe misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
#T1#
Royale swings for the body but Rushe moves out of range.
Rushe moves in looking to clinch but Royale pushes him off.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rushe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Royale.
Royale throws a series of punches but Rushe moves out of range.
Royale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rushe rather than just go for the knockout.
Royale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick.
Royale moves out of range of the strikes.
Royale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rushe to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Rushe tries to keep at a distance but Royale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rushe misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royale.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
Royale blocking some punches.
Rushe misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Royale's brow.
Antoine Rushe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royale. Rushe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rushe tries to land a leg kick but Royale saw it coming and moves away.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick from Rushe.
#CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Royale dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
Royale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rushe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rushe lands an elbow just above Royale 's eye.
Royale blocks an uppercut.
Royale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rushe fails to land.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe. #BC2#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rushe misses with a kick to the body.
Royale misses with a low kick.
Rushe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Rushe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rushe is out of range. #T4#
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rushe connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Royale.
Royale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rushe.
A shot to the liver by Royale. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rushe checks a leg kick.
Rushe lands a glancing blow to the side of Royale's head.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Royale digs a good hook to Rushe's body.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rushe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rushe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Royale in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rushe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Royale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Royale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Royale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antoine Rushe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Royale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rushe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royale has time to react.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Rushe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rushe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rushe swinging wildly here.
Rushe throws a lazy right hand but Royale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Royale moves out of range as Rushe throws a body kick.
Rushe lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe throws a hook but Royale avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Royale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rushe slips under a jab.
Royale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale drops his hands momentarily and Rushe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Royale throws a sloppy body shot
and Royale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royale throws a body punch but Rushe moves out of range.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Rushe blocks a jab.
Rushe misses with a looping left.
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rushe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rushe misses with a left hand
and Royale counters with a left and a right that stings Rushe.
Royale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rushe momentarily.
Rushe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Rushe blocks a low kick nicely.
Royale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rushe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Rushe off balance momentarily.
Royale misses with a combination
and Royale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Royale swats away the attempt to clinch by Rushe.#CL#
Rushe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Royale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rushe pushes off an throws an elbow but Royale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Rushe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royale.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rushe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Royale.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royale.
Royale throws a series of punches but Rushe avoids them all with ease.
Rushe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale avoids the head kick by Rushe.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale blocks a head kick by Rushe.
Royale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.
Royale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Royale.
Good body shot from Royale.
#T4#
Rushe throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Royale's brow.
Rushe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rushe misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rushe.
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
Royale lands a nice hook to Rushe's body. Rushe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Royale moves out of range of the strikes.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rushe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rushe throws the kick towards the body but Royale avoids it.
Rushe misses with a right hand
and Royale counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rushe.
Antoine Rushe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Royale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Royale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Royale!
Connor Royale managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Orsic clinches.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orsic after a bit of a struggle.
Orsic wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orsic has Brown pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown tries for a takedown but Orsic manages to get underhooks.
Orsic tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orsic is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Orsic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsic (2) vs (0) Brown#T1#
Brown is trying to control the position but Orsic postures up. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orsic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Orsic is proving a slippery customer.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Orsic defends it easily.
#T2#
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsic advances to half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Orsic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orsic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking to improve his position but Orsic isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Orsic content just to control the position here.
Orsic wants to take Brown's back here but Brown is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Orsic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Orsic's attempts to control the action.
Brown has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Orsic (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is really stuck here.
Orsic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Brown prevents Orsic from getting a body triangle.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orsic controlling from mount.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Orsic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown tries to hold on but Orsic postures up.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Orsic looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Brown prevents Orsic from taking his back.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Orsic has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orsic (11) vs (0) Brown
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orsic wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Orsic keeps control of the position.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Orsic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Orsic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orsic is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Orsic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Orsic is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Orsic wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Orsic wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position. #T7#
Orsic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orsic prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Orsic trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Orsic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orsic wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Orsic seems content to control.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #T8#
Brown wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orsic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsic passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orsic wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Orsic has control of the leg.
Brown is staying active underneath Orsic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Orsic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orsic pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Orsic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Orsic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Orsic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orsic works his way back into a safe position though.
Orsic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #T11#
Orsic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orsic preventing the sweep.
Orsic looking to pass the guard.
Orsic postures up.
Orsic stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Orsic passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orsic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Orsic is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsic is one step ahead there.
Orsic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Orsic wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orsic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown is pressing down on Orsic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orsic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orsic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (14) vs (0) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orsic wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orsic takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
In defeat, Joshua Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
GDL 71:Poika VS Wright
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Rushe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rushe misses with a leg kick.
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!#ROC#Rushe is rocked!
Rushe cracks Griggs with a good jab.
Rushe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rushe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!
Rushe is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Rushe throws a lazy body kick
and Griggs counters with a huge left! Rushe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Griggs isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rushe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Griggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Mia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Brightblade. Those never looked like landing.
Mia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brightblade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mia circles away quickly and effectively.
Brightblade looks to land a combination but Mia avoids it well.
Mia checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Mia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brightblade's guard.
Mia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mia is looking to take a break and control but Brightblade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brightblade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mia trying to control the action but Brightblade is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mia stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Brightblade throws a right and a left that Mia avoids nicely.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia moves out of range.
Brightblade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Brightblade.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia avoids them all with ease.
Steel Brightblade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brightblade fails to land the takedown.
Brightblade leaves Mia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brightblade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mia counters with a shoot takedown. Brightblade fights it but they end up in guard.
Mia stands and throws Brightblade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brightblade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brightblade keeps working.
Mia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU#
Mia decides to stand back up. #T2#
Brightblade misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brightblade trying to control the position.
Mia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Brightblade is keeping the position.
Mia pushing down on Brightblade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU#
Mia gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Brightblade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brightblade! #SU#
Mia decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Brightblade dives in and scores a takedown into Mia's guard.
Mia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brightblade's guard. #REVR#
Brightblade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mia controls the pace.#T3#
Brightblade trying to keep a closed guard but Mia is proving a slippery customer.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brightblade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brightblade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brightblade wants to sweep here but Mia controlling him for the moment.
Mia is stalling in the full guard.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Brightblade is keeping the position.#SU#
Mia stands up and waves to Brightblade to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brightblade misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brightblade! #SU#
Mia decides to stand back up.
Brightblade lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Brightblade misses.
Mia shoots in but Brightblade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brightblade looks to land a body kick but Mia moved away.
Mia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Mia drives through with a takedown into Brightblade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mia stays in close to Brightblade's body and controls the position. #SU#
Mia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brightblade throws a nice looking combination but Mia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brightblade sprawls well. Brightblade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mia gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Mia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brightblade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brightblade.
Mia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brightblade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Mia scores with a takedown into Brightblade's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brightblade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brightblade keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass. #T1#
Brightblade trying to control the position.
Mia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brightblade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Mia stands up and waves to Brightblade to follow him.
Brightblade misses with a double jab.
Mia avoids the body shot from Brightblade.
Brightblade throws a series of punches but Mia avoids them all with ease.
Mia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brightblade!
Mia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brightblade as he jumps to the side.
Mia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brightblade tries to avoid it but Mia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brightblade to the ground. Brightblade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mia backing away here, and Brightblade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Brightblade swings for the body but Mia moves out of range.
A low kick from Brightblade is predictable there #TD#
so Mia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Mia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mia trying to pass the guard but Brightblade defending well. #SU#
Mia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brightblade to get to his feet.
A head kick by Brightblade misses #TD#
and Mia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brightblade's guard.
Brightblade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brightblade digs a good hook to Mia's body.
Brightblade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Mia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Mia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brightblade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brightblade is breathing heavily.
Mia is staying active underneath Brightblade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Brightblade tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Mia stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Mia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mia passes to side control. #SU#
Mia stands up. #T4#
Mia misses with a takedown attempt - Brightblade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brightblade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brightblade takes a swing at Mia's ribcage but misses.
Steel Brightblade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brightblade. Mia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brightblade with the inside leg kick.
Mia moves out of range of the leg kick from Brightblade.
Brightblade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Mia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mia advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steel Brightblade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brightblade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mia was well out of range. Poor timing from Brightblade.
Mia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brightblade misses with a double jab.
Mia tries to counter with a takedown but Brightblade is quick to defend against it.
Brightblade throws a low kick but Mia avoids it.
Brightblade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mia.
Brightblade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mia. That did some damage!
Mia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brightblade throws a body punch but Mia moves out of range.
Mia feinted with a counter takedown.
Brightblade misses with a looping left.#TD#
Mia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mia trying to control but Brightblade is working from the bottom.
Mia is pushing down on Brightblade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brightblade is fighting to maintain full guard but Mia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brightblade won't allow Mia to pass to mount.
Brightblade trying to control from the bottom.
Mia wants to free his trapped foot but Brightblade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brightblade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Brightblade tries to hold on but Mia pushes him away. #SUB#
Mia working for a submission but Brightblade is keeping him at bay. #SU#
Mia gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Brightblade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Mia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Brightblade's face as Mia controls the position.
Mia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brightblade wants to control but Mia is having none of it.#T2#
Mia fails to advance to Brightblade's back.
Mia moves to the back position.
Mia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brightblade's body.
Mia is looking to control Brightblade but Brightblade is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mia is really struggling to control Brightblade but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brightblade has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brightblade wants to escape the position.
Brightblade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Brightblade trying to control the position but Mia manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Mia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Damian Mia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mia is not going to allow Brightblade to sit and survive in this position.
Brightblade is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mia looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mia looking to break Brightblade's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brightblade remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brightblade doesn't escape. #T4#
Brightblade trying to control but not successfully.
Brightblade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mia tries to keep control of the position but Brightblade is staying busy.
I really don't envy Brightblade right now.
Mia controlling from the back.
Mia looking to hold on to the position here but Brightblade rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Brightblade looking to control.
#SU#
Mia gets to his feet. Brightblade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brightblade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Brightblade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Mia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brightblade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mia has managed to get both his arms back between Brightblade's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Mia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Mia! |
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Event:
CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Sharty shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Sharty. No joy for Lucero on that attempt.
Sharty has his takedown stuffed
and Lucero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharty thinking. #TD2#
Sharty feints and as Lucero raises his hands in defense, Sharty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sharty content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Sharty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucero trying to keep a closed guard but Sharty is proving a slippery customer.
Sharty is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucero has wrist control.#T1#
Sharty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sharty advances position into side control!
Sharty controlling from side mount.
Sharty advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucero working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucero is looking to escape. #T2#
Lucero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sharty lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharty lands a big elbow.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Sharty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucero taking shots to the head.
Sharty scoring with strikes but Lucero is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharty looking to control but Lucero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucero is looking to improve his position but Sharty isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Sharty wants to control the pace but Lucero is squirming around nicely.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
Lucero working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sharty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
Lucero can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sharty looks for a takedown but Lucero sprawls well.
Sharty with a poor takedown #TD#
and Lucero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lucero landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharty working a defensive guard here.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Sharty keeps moving.
Lucero won't allow Sharty to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero looking to pass the guard.
Lucero is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharty has wrist control.
Lucero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lucero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharty's head.#SUB#
Lucero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sharty dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lucero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharty controls the pace.
Lucero keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully.
Sharty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharty's guard. #REVR#
Sharty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharty wants to sweep here but Lucero controlling him for the moment.
Lucero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lucero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharty's head.
Lucero stopping the sweep attempt from Sharty.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharty working a defensive guard here.
Sharty has momentary wrist control but Lucero slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is working from the bottom.
Sharty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharty wants to control from the top but Lucero keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Lucero is looking for a triangle but Sharty pushes his legs off easily.
Lucero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharty controls the pace.
More stalling from Sharty.
Lucero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharty looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sharty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sharty is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucero has wrist control.
Sharty works over Lucero with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sharty content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lucero actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Lucero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sharty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucero defends well and Sharty ends up having to push Lucero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharty as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharty is defended easily by Lucero.
Sharty shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivor Lucero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Sharty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucero circles away.
Lucero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucero wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharty dives in for a single leg takedown but Lucero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucero stuffs the takedown.
Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sharty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Lucero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lucero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sharty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharty is trying to keep Lucero in close.
Lucero working some strikes from top position.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lucero pushes down on Sharty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sharty gets full guard.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharty is retaining full guard.
Greg Sharty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharty keeping moving, preventing Lucero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sharty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sharty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sharty! #REVB#
Lucero tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee asks Sharty politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sharty prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Sharty landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sharty scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lucero's face as Sharty controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sharty.
Sharty is looking to take a break and control but Lucero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharty staying calm.#T4#
Sharty wants to control but Lucero is keeping him busy.
Sharty controlling from side mount.
Sharty is looking to take a break and control but Lucero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Lucero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Lucero! |
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Event:
CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
Hahn throws a nice looking combination but Aliyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aliyev has a takedown stuffed.
Aliyev swings for the body but Hahn moves out of range.
Aliyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aliyev fails with the takedown
and Hahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hahn. Those never looked like landing.
Aliyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aliyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aliyev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hahn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aliyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hahn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hahn duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Khizri Aliyev has been cut.
Hahn jabs Aliyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Hahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aliyev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hahn's hands.
Hahn slips under a jab.
Hahn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hahn has knocked Aliyev down with a huge combo! Hahn steps away and waves a wobbly Aliyev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Aliyev is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Hahn ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aliyev clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Hahn! |
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Event:
CACC 149: Kuronoa vs Judge
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Lemony Snicket!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orsic gets a clinch.
Snicket prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Orsic has Snicket pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orsic pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Snicket tumbling to the mat - Orsic dives into Snicket's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orsic (2) vs (0) Snicket#SUB2#
Snicket looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orsic passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snicket looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket tries to get to full guard but Orsic has control of the leg.
Orsic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orsic passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (0) Snicket#T1#
Orsic controlling the position easily from mount.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket is having none of it.
Orsic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orsic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Orsic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Orsic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orsic wants to take Snicket's back but he can't do it this time.
Orsic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket is having none of it. #T3#
Orsic wants to control the action but instead Snicket gets a body lock and reverses into Orsic's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (5) vs (2) Snicket
Snicket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Orsic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snicket escapes and throws Orsic's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (5) vs (5) Snicket
Orsic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Snicket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orsic is just riding it out for now. Snicket eventually gives up the hold.
Orsic is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Snicket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orsic trying to control but Snicket postures up.
Orsic gets full guard.#SUB2#
Snicket is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orsic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orsic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (7) vs (5) Snicket#T5##SUB2#
Snicket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (10) vs (5) Snicket
Orsic controls the position.
Snicket is looking for a sweep.
Snicket being controlled for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snicket is looking to regain half guard here but Orsic keeps moving and retains side control.
Orsic trying to control the action but Snicket is working from the bottom.
Orsic tries to advance to mount but Snicket denies him.
Snicket is looking to reverse the position.
Orsic is staying tight to Snicket's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Orsic wants to control but Snicket is keeping him busy.
Orsic takes a little break here. Snicket wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Orsic trying to control the position but Snicket is working away.
Snicket is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsic off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orsic (10) vs (9) Snicket#T8#
Orsic turns into Snicket and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (12) vs (9) Snicket
Orsic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orsic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orsic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snicket for as long as he can get away with.
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Snicket is working away. #SUB2#
Snicket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T9#
Orsic is pushing down on Snicket's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snicket is fighting to maintain full guard but Orsic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orsic controlling the action here.
Snicket is in trouble now - Orsic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (15) vs (9) Snicket
Orsic controlling the position easily from mount.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Orsic controlling from mount.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely.
Orsic prevents Snicket from getting the reversal.
Orsic controlling the pace for now.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Snicket is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Orsic content just to control the position here.
Snicket is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Snicket sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Orsic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orsic works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orsic (18) vs (9) Snicket#T12#
Snicket has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orsic (21) vs (9) Snicket#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a rear naked choke here but Snicket reverses the position brilliantly into Orsic's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orsic (21) vs (11) Snicket
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snicket is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Orsic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Snicket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snicket is one step ahead there.
Orsic wants to control but Snicket passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Orsic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Snicket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Snicket thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snicket won't allow Orsic to sweep him here. #SUB#
Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snicket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Orsic is tightening it up a little... Snicket has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Snicket reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Snicket taps out! Nice BJJ there by Orsic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mate Orsic! |
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Event:
GDL 69: MacArthur VS Fist II
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Zillionaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Bully swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zillionaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Bully. No joy for Zillionaire on that attempt.
Zillionaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bully lands a really nice looking cross but Zillionaire seems unphased.
Bully will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zillionaire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bully is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bully throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zillionaire cracks Bully with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zillionaire misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Bully counters with a big uppercut that knocks Zillionaire off his feet! Bully dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Zaga Zillionaire has been cut.#SUB2#
Zillionaire is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bully take his back! Uh oh - Bully has got a rear naked choke here! Zillionaire is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sox Bully!
In his post fight interview, Sox Bully gave a big smile as he said 'This chump and his manager wanted the easy win lol'. |
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Event:
C4 - The Time Has Come
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Van Wyk closes the distance but Mia moves to the side #TD#
and Mia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Wyk gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Van Wyk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mia defends it easily.#SUB2#
Van Wyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Van Wyk has his foot on Mia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mia works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Wyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Wyk keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mia trying to control but Van Wyk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Van Wyk is working an open guard so Mia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Wyk tries to clinch there but Mia circles away.
#CL2#
Van Wyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Van Wyk manages to pull guard.
Mia slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mia seems content to control.
Mia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van Wyk has given up his back. Will we see Mia going for some submissions?
#T2##SUB#
Mia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mia not allowing Van Wyk to control his hands.
Mia tries to get the hooks in deep but Van Wyk pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Mia working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Van Wyk is doing well to defend. Mia seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Van Wyk is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Mia! |
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Event:
GDL 68: Gomez VS Byckiewicz II
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Darkholme does it's job there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rushe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Rushe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darkholme thuds a left hand into Rushe's body.
Darkholme lands a jab to the nose.
Rushe tries to land a body kick
and Darkholme counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Darkholme.
A clash of legs there as Darkholme blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darkholme. That's going to slow Rushe down.
Rushe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rushe misses with a hook. Darkholme ducked under it nicely.
Darkholme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darkholme scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darkholme lands a jab to Rushe's midsection.
Darkholme throws a leg kick which misses Rushe's front leg but catches the back leg as Rushe tries to avoid it.
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
and Darkholme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darkholme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rushe in his tracks.
Darkholme feints and then cracks Rushe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rushe down.
Rushe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Rushe scores with a jab.
Rushe closes the distance but Darkholme moves to the side #KD2#
and Darkholme counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rushe! Darkholme lets Rushe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rushe is rocked!
Darkholme drops Rushe with a big left hand! Rushe is injured, injured bad! Darkholme jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Darkholme! |
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Event:
CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Sharty shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sharty misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Greg Sharty has been cut.
Sharty with a poor takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dwayne Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Jackson drops Sharty with a big left hand! Sharty is injured, injured bad! Jackson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Jackson!
Dwayne Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CMMA 52 Wayne vs Bjornbak
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clemens lunges at Aliyev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aliyev's hand. #CUT#It looks like Khizri Aliyev has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Aliyev misses the target.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aliyev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Aliyev is rocked!
Aliyev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clemens closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Aliyev! Clemens dives in looking to finish! Aliyev is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXVI - Rabid
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reynolds lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Fue Re.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fue Re scores with a nice body kick.
Fue Re fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fue Re lands a high kick!
Fue Re tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Fue Re.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Fue Re slaps the foot to one side.
Fue Re tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reynolds manages to circle out of the way.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fue Re blocks the body kick.
Fue Re is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fue Re has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Fue Re escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fue Re fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the ropes.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch.
Fue Re looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Fue Re digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
#T1#
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fue Re moves away.
Fue Re connects with a high kick.
Fue Re ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Fue Re keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Fue Re lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Fue Re escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fue Re throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
Fue Re connects with a crisp jab.
Fue Re is looking to slow Reynolds down with leg kicks.
Fue Re lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Fue Re lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Fue Re is controlling the position.
Reynolds wants to break free but Fue Re has control.
Fue Re lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fue Re with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Fue Re lands with a cross.
Fue Re throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily. #CL#
Fue Re moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fue Re is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fue Re.
Reynolds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Reynolds rushes Fue Re and presses him up against the ropes.
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Fue Re is controlling the position. #BC#
Fue Re's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds throws a low kick but Fue Re avoids it.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fue Re. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Fue Re throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fue Re slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Fue Re with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Fue Re moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fue Re avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chai Son Fue Re dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fue Re showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
#CL#
Fue Re fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Fue Re breaks from the clinch.
Fue Re uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Fue Re is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reynolds throws a right hand that Fue Re ducks under and follows up with a left that Fue Re also avoids with ease.
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fue Re.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
Fue Re wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fue Re changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fue Re throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fue Re throws a front kick that sends Reynolds stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Fue Re tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reynolds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reynolds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Fue Re.
Fue Re throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai Son Fue Re is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Fue Re.
Fue Re thows a body kick. Reynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Fue Re lands a front kick.
Fue Re throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds's head.
Ryan Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fue Re.#CL#
Fue Re pushes Reynolds up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fue Re lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fue Re lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Fue Re. #BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Fue Re tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Fue Re.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fue Re turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fue Re buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fue Re checks it well.
Reynolds has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fue Re.#T2#
Fue Re comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fue Re buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fue Re needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fue Re misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fue Re.
Fue Re looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Reynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Fue Re.
Fue Re throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fue Re lands with a slapping head kick.
Fue Re chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reynolds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chai Son Fue Re dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fue Re scores with a hook.
Fue Re takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fue Re.
Fue Re bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fue Re connects with a high kick.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fue Re has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Fue Re.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fue Re circles away quickly and effectively.
Fue Re throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fue Re scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws a chopping leg kick but Fue Re manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fue Re bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reynolds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Fue Re avoids it.#T1#
Fue Re scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fue Re moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Fue Re in a clinch.
Fue Re lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off. #BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Fue Re does it's job there.#CL2#
Reynolds has Fue Re up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Fue Re breaks from the clinch.
Fue Re changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fue Re lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the ropes and back into range.
Chai Son Fue Re is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Fue Re fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fue Re lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Fue Re is controlling the position. #BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fue Re connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reynolds momentarily.
Fue Re pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fue Re.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fue Re breaks the clinch.
Ryan Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fue Re lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fue Re.#CL#
Fue Re takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Fue Re pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fue Re thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reynolds if he has to take too many more of those.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Fue Re tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reynolds manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fue Re lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fue Re gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Fue Re's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai Son Fue Re showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fue Re has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Chai Son Fue Re!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Chai Son Fue Re!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Chai Son Fue Re!
Chai Son Fue Re wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dennis forces Orsic back against the ropes and clinches.
Orsic is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dennis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsic is pressed up against the ropes. Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orsic down to the mat. Orsic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Orsic takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Dennis jumps guard and drags Orsic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis seems keen to control Orsic's posture.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Dennis is keeping the position.#T1#
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Orsic looking to sit in guard and control but Dennis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (2) vs (0) Orsic
Orsic wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
Dennis advances to half guard.
Orsic trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Orsic wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Dennis content to control rather than advance.
Orsic is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis is stalling here. Orsic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dennis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orsic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dennis (2) vs (4) Orsic
Dennis is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Orsic taking a breather here. #T3#
Dennis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Orsic is working for a kimura but Dennis is defending it quite comfortably.
Dennis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Orsic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Orsic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Orsic looking to pass the guard.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving. #T4#
Dennis is trying to keep Orsic in close.
Orsic trying to move into half guard but instead Dennis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (4) vs (4) Orsic
Dennis trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic wants to control the position but Dennis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Orsic is defending well.
Orsic gets full guard.
Dennis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Orsic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dennis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dennis trying to control from half guard but Orsic is working away. #SUB#
Dennis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dennis prevents Orsic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Orsic with the active half guard here but Dennis passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (7) vs (4) Orsic#T6#
Orsic is looking to reverse the position.
Dennis trying to control the action but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic is looking to reverse the position.
Dennis wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy.
Orsic wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy.
Orsic is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Dennis wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy.
Orsic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orsic moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Orsic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dennis defends well.
Orsic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dennis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orsic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennis has managed to get both his arms back between Orsic's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Dennis trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orsic is looking for a triangle here but Dennis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (10) vs (4) Orsic
Orsic is not content to let Dennis control the position. #SUB#
Dennis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orsic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Dennis trying to control the position but Orsic is working away.
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Orsic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
Dennis wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy. #T10#
Orsic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dennis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orsic tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis stalling away here and it's allowed Orsic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Orsic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Orsic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dennis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Orsic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Orsic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dennis stacks Orsic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dennis! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (13) vs (4) Orsic#T12#
Orsic tries to bench press Dennis off him but Dennis keeps the position.
Orsic manages to get back to half guard.
Dennis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orsic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orsic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura here.
Orsic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orsic.#T13#
Dennis passes into half guard.
Orsic wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Orsic moves into full guard.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
Dennis looking to pass the guard. #T14##SUB2#
Orsic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dennis uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (16) vs (4) Orsic
Orsic tries to improve position but can't.
Dennis trying to control the action but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennis wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy.
Orsic is looking to regain half guard here but Dennis keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis takes the fight on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
CMMA 43 Sharty vs MacLaughlin
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Sharty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacLaughlin is trying to defend but Sharty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacLaughlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacLaughlin tries to get out of the position.
Sharty prevents MacLaughlin from improving his position.#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharty thows a huge punch but MacLaughlin dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacLaughlin wants to get back to full guard.
Sharty controlling the action here.
It looks like Sharty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacLaughlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacLaughlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharty is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin is looking to improve his position.
Sharty is thwarting MacLaughlin's attempts to control the position.#T1#
MacLaughlin gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin working for a triangle but Sharty defends it easily.
Sharty content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLaughlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharty scoring with some ground and pound.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position.
Sharty wants to pass the guard but MacLaughlin is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty trying to control but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacLaughlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharty is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for a guillotine here but Sharty defends easily.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sharty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sharty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sharty wants to control from the top but MacLaughlin keeps moving. #SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for a guillotine here but Sharty defends easily.
#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Sharty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sharty trying to control but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Sharty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacLaughlin's head.#SUB#
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
Sharty won't allow MacLaughlin to sweep him here. #SUB#
MacLaughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharty defends well.
Sharty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacLaughlin working a defensive guard here.
Sharty lands a couple of digs.
Sharty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacLaughlin's head.#T4#
MacLaughlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharty throwing strikes but missing.
Sharty postures up and lands a big shot to MacLaughlin's brow. #SUB#
MacLaughlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharty landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
MacLaughlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacLaughlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharty circles away.
Nice sprawl there from MacLaughlin as Sharty shoots in.
Sharty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
MacLaughlin tries to counter by clinching up but Sharty breaks away and moves out of range.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Sharty fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sharty gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaughlin can't do much from the bottom here.
MacLaughlin is looking to reverse the position.
Sharty slows the pace down.
Sharty moves into full mount! #T1#
MacLaughlin tries to hold on but Sharty postures up.
Greg Sharty has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacLaughlin is looking to get to half guard.
MacLaughlin tries to lock up and control but Sharty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacLaughlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sharty avoids the attempt from MacLaughlin to control.
Sharty wants to control the pace but MacLaughlin is squirming around nicely.
Sharty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacLaughlin working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty avoids the attempt from MacLaughlin to control.
Sharty looking to finish MacLaughlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacLaughlin!#T2#
MacLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharty has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharty lands a couple of good shots and MacLaughlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sharty is hanging on to MacLaughlin's back as he tries to escape.
Sharty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharty landing with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Alex MacLaughlin has been cut.
Sharty not allowing MacLaughlin to control his hands.
MacLaughlin breaks Sharty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharty controls MacLaughlin momentarily but MacLaughlin frees himself.
Sharty wants to sweep but no luck.
MacLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sharty looking to control.
Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLaughlin trying to move into half guard but instead Sharty has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
MacLaughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharty defends well.#SUB#
MacLaughlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
Sharty stands up over MacLaughlin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharty is working MacLaughlin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharty passes into half guard.
Sharty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sharty trying to control from half guard but MacLaughlin is working away. #T4#
MacLaughlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacLaughlin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacLaughlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully.
MacLaughlin trying to keep a closed guard but Sharty is proving a slippery customer.
Sharty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacLaughlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex MacLaughlin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
MacLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sharty stuffs the takedown.
Sharty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLaughlin defends it nicely.
Sharty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLaughlin but MacLaughlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
MacLaughlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharty's waist but Sharty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacLaughlin off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
Sharty doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and MacLaughlin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sharty's guard.#T1#
MacLaughlin trying to control but Sharty is working from the bottom.
Sharty pulls MacLaughlin in close to prevent any damage.
MacLaughlin postures up.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard.
MacLaughlin stays in close to Sharty's body and controls the position.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and MacLaughlin counters by moving into the clinch.
MacLaughlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacLaughlin gets underhooks to prevent Sharty's takedown attempt.
MacLaughlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacLaughlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacLaughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharty.
Sharty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacLaughlin is defending well.
MacLaughlin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##TD#
MacLaughlin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura here.
Sharty wants to improve his position but MacLaughlin is controlling well.
MacLaughlin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Sharty tries to hold on but MacLaughlin postures up.#SUB#
MacLaughlin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sharty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sharty is trying to escape the mount.
MacLaughlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharty is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacLaughlin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex MacLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Sharty! |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cosades shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Orsic#SUB#
Cosades seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Orsic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXVII - Watershed
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fue Re misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Springfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fue Re misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fue Re looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fue Re connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Springfield finds it's target.
Fue Re lands with a nice body kick.
Springfield lunges at Fue Re with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fue Re's hand. #ROC2#Fue Re is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fue Re. Springfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Fue Re is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fue Re ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.
Fue Re tries to counter by clinching up but Springfield breaks away and moves out of range.
Fue Re seems to have got his legs back now.
Fue Re wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Springfield scores with a jab to the body.
Springfield works the jab nicely.
Fue Re is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fue Re throws out a loose jab but Springfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield moves out of range of the body kick from Fue Re.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fue Re takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fue Re lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Fue Re.
Springfield is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Springfield drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Fue Re onto his butt! Fue Re pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#T1#
Springfield closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Fue Re out cold! Fue Re corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jebediah Springfield!
After winning the bout, Jebediah Springfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tromble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zillionaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zillionaire digs a good hook to Tromble 's body.
#CL#
Tromble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Zillionaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Zillionaire misses the target.
Tromble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zillionaire misses with a body shot.
Tromble went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zillionaire thuds his right hand into Tromble 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Tromble clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Tromble .
Zillionaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tromble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Zillionaire jumps guard.
Zillionaire wants to get back to his feet but Tromble is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Zillionaire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tromble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble misses the jab.
Tromble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Zillionaire lands with a nice body punch.
Tromble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zillionaire.
Zillionaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zillionaire with a jab.
Zillionaire scores with the left hand. Tromble knows he should have avoided that one.
Zillionaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tromble .
Tromble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Zillionaire misses. #TD2#
Zillionaire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Zillionaire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tromble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zillionaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zillionaire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Zillionaire is continuing to stall.
Tromble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zillionaire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Tromble is trying to keep Zillionaire in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tromble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tromble avoids the body shot from Zillionaire.
Tromble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tromble with a nice cross.
Zillionaire with a jab.
Tromble blocks a jab.
Tromble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zillionaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tromble .
Zillionaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tromble with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zillionaire. Tromble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaga Zillionaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tromble slips a jab from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire throws an overhand right that lands on Tromble 's shoulder, as Tromble tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Tromble connects with a body shot.
Tromble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tromble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tromble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zillionaire.
Tromble throws out a loose jab but Zillionaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zillionaire.
Tromble throws a hook to the side of Zillionaire's head but Zillionaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Tromble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Zillionaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zillionaire jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Tromble forces Zillionaire back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Zillionaire successfully pulls guard.
Tromble stops Zillionaire from standing up.
Tromble connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Zillionaire pushes Tromble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tromble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zillionaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tromble .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaga Zillionaire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zillionaire looks to throw the jab but Tromble is out of range.
Tromble misses the jab.
Zillionaire connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zillionaire.
Zillionaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zillionaire scores with a jab to the head.
Zillionaire tried to score with a low kick but Tromble checks it.
Zillionaire needs to keep his hands up - Tromble had a free shot at his head there.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire slips a straight right by Tromble .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zillionaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tromble manages to avoid it.
Zillionaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zillionaire slips a straight right by Tromble .
Tromble lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Tromble .
Tromble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tromble tries to counter with a takedown but Zillionaire is quick to defend against it.
Tromble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zillionaire is looking to clinch.
Zillionaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zillionaire throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tromble to counter with a crisp jab.
Tromble is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Zillionaire. Beautiful body shot.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire slips a straight right by Tromble .
Zillionaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tromble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zillionaire closes the distance and clinches up with Tromble , looking for a takedown. Zillionaire pushes Tromble against the cage but Tromble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaga Zillionaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zillionaire has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Zillionaire misses with a body shot.
Zillionaire shoots in but no luck this time.
John Tromble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaga Zillionaire.
A big left from Zillionaire misses.
Tromble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tromble lands a nice shot that snaps Zillionaire's head back.
Zillionaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zillionaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zillionaire looks to land a left hand but Tromble moved out of range nicely.
Tromble tries to counter with a takedown but Zillionaire is quick to defend against it.
Tromble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zillionaire throws a lazy right hand but Tromble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zillionaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tromble .
A head kick misses from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Tromble lands with a straight right. Zillionaire didn't see that one coming.
Tromble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Tromble misses the target. #CL2#
Zillionaire closes the distance and clinches.
Zillionaire wants to take the fight to the mat but Tromble manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tromble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tromble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zillionaire's elbow. #BC2#
Zillionaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tromble .
Zillionaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tromble was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tromble blocks a head kick by Zillionaire.
Zillionaire is breathing heavily.
Zillionaire looks to land a right hand but Tromble moved out of range.
Zillionaire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tromble on the side of the head.
Tromble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zillionaire.#T4#
Zillionaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tromble .
Zillionaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tromble misses with a few strikes there.
Zillionaire scores with a jab to the head.
Tromble misses with a body shot.
Tromble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zillionaire.
Tromble misses with a body shot.
Zillionaire misses with an uppercut. Tromble saw that one coming.
Zillionaire misses with an uppercut. Tromble saw that one coming.
John Tromble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zillionaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zillionaire tries to clinch but Tromble moves out of range.
Tromble throws a hook but Zillionaire avoids it easily.
Zillionaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaga Zillionaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tromble throws a right hand that misses
and Zillionaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tromble thinking.
Zillionaire sizes up Tromble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tromble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tromble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tromble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zillionaire moves away.
Zillionaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tromble staying out of range there.
Zillionaire lands with a right hand.
Zillionaire jabs Tromble right on the nose. Tromble blinks but takes it well.
Tromble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tromble moves away from the strike by Zillionaire.
Tromble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zillionaire.
Tromble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zillionaire cracks Tromble with a good jab.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zillionaire.
A punch combination from Tromble misses.
Zillionaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zillionaire throws a hook but Tromble blocks it.
Jab from Zillionaire.
Tromble misses with a few strikes there.
Zillionaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tromble manages to avoid it.
Zillionaire throws a shot from downtown. Tromble moves away and avoids it.
Tromble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zillionaire cracks Tromble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zillionaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tromble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tromble throws a body shot but no joy.
Tromble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zillionaire.
Tromble went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
A jab from Zillionaire finds it's way through Tromble 's defenses.
Tromble tries to close the distance and clinch but Zillionaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tromble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zillionaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zillionaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tromble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zillionaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tromble takes a swing at Zillionaire's ribcage but misses.
Zillionaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tromble finds it's way through Zillionaire's defenses.
Zillionaire lands with an uppercut that bounces Tromble off the cage and back into range.
Zillionaire misses with a straight left.
Zillionaire defending well as Tromble loads up on a big left hand.
Zillionaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaga Zillionaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Tromble misses with a straight left.
Zillionaire swings for the body but Tromble moves out of range.
Zillionaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Tromble .
Zillionaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Zillionaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tromble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zillionaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Tromble .
Tromble stuffs the takedown.
Tromble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Tromble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Zillionaire misses.
Zillionaire lands an overhand right.#T4#
Tromble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zillionaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zillionaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tromble manages to avoid it.
Zillionaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire lands a body shot.
Tromble tries to clinch there but Zillionaire circles away.
A little jabbing left from Zillionaire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tromble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zillionaire in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tromble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zillionaire works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Zillionaire.
Tromble moves in looking to clinch but Zillionaire pushes him off.
Zillionaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John Tromble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tromble moves away from the strike by Zillionaire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaga Zillionaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zillionaire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaga Zillionaire!
A relieved looking Zaga Zillionaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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